1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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Hi

I’ve recently fitted some 7.5” JBW RS4’s on my Laser. The original studs are just a little too short. They accommodate the wheels fine but I’d prefer that little more thread.

Does anyone know the size of factory Laser wheel studs and has anyone fitted new studs to accomodate RS4’s? If so what size did you fit?

Thanks in advance!
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Re: 1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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I think the 2.8 studs are a little longer. You could try someone like Martin at Caprigear he would probably be able to confirm that and even supply some studs.
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Peter-S wrote:I think the 2.8 studs are a little longer. You could try someone like Martin at Caprigear he would probably be able to confirm that and even supply some studs.
Nice one Peter, I’ll get in touch with them.

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Re: 1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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2.8i studs aren't any longer. Ford used to stock slightly longer studs but I don't know if they still do.
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Caprigear wrote:2.8i studs aren't any longer. Ford used to stock slightly longer studs but I don't know if they still do.
Thanks! I’ve emailed the usual haunts. There are extended studs out there, I just need to find out what is the standard size on mine.

Thanks again
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Re: 1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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Dave1968 wrote:Hi

I’ve recently fitted some 7.5” JBW RS4’s on my Laser. The original studs are just a little too short. They accommodate the wheels fine but I’d prefer that little more thread.

Does anyone know the size of factory Laser wheel studs and has anyone fitted new studs to accomodate RS4’s? If so what size did you fit?

Thanks in advance!
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Make sure you upload pictures once you've done it! I've got them fitted on mine and love the look, shame I never see many other people fit them! :)[/quote]

What site do you use to upload and resize photos now Photobucket isn’t free? Cheers
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This is the newest and probably easiest way..

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Or use Flickr, same as photo-fucked-it just better haha
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Dave1968 wrote:
What site do you use to upload and resize photos now Photobucket isn’t free? Cheers
Very easy -

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=51474&p=352880&hil ... cs#p352880
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pbar wrote:
Dave1968 wrote:
What site do you use to upload and resize photos now Photobucket isn’t free? Cheers
Very easy -

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=51474&p=352880&hil ... cs#p352880
Thanks :applaud:
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Make sure you upload pictures once you've done it! I've got them fitted on mine and love the look, shame I never see many other people fit them! :)[/quote]

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Dave1968 wrote:Image
Superb! :D

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I like the tiger seat covers :) Where are they from, I had been thinking about the sheepskin type that are available from various places. Absolutely typical 70's/80's stuff they are!
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Thanks Andrew for your approval!! Cheers :beer:

@pbar: Thanks for your comments, there are a lot of haters out there for the tiger skins!! :ninja: I’m not sure where the former owner bought them though I suspect from Preston.
You don’t see them anymore.. they’re warm as. Too warm when we have hot weather.

I’ve bought a full set of black and silver strobes with cards yet to be fitted. I’ll still keep the tiger skins and will still use them! :D

Whereabouts are you in the north west? I’m just outside Blackpool!!
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Looks sweet as!! :D :cool:
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Thanks!!

I’ve got some 63mm studs from Burton Power in the end, I had a few other things on order. I got 63mm studs which will be cut to fit.

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Looking well Dave. Nice to see you and your car on here.

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A17 LTF wrote:Looking well Dave. Nice to see you and your car on here.

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Re: 1987 Laser Wheel Stud Replacements

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I think you need to take the halfshafts out at the back part way to get the new studs in if they're longer btw. Unless anyone has an easier way? I've done my fronts, but the back will get done when I get around to bookign it in for mot + rear wheel bearing replacement.
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-JC- wrote:I think you need to take the halfshafts out at the back part way to get the new studs in if they're longer btw. Unless anyone has an easier way? I've done my fronts, but the back will get done when I get around to bookign it in for mot + rear wheel bearing replacement.
I didn’t carry out the work. I don’t have the equipment or time to do it. Wish I had!! I’ll find out and update!
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